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RM-1 zone in Sun Peaks: Residential Multiple One

Sun Peaks, British ColumbiaDraft, not yet reviewedBylaw read 2026-11-08

In short

The development of cluster single family and townhouse dwellings.

Zone rules

PurposeThe development of cluster single family and townhouse dwellings.
Main uses
  • Single family dwelling
  • Two family dwelling
  • Townhouse
  • Home occupation (in single family and two family dwellings only)
Also allowed (secondary uses)Auxiliary buildings and auxiliary uses
Minimum lot areaPer dwelling unit: single family dwelling 420 m² (usable parcel area 280 m²); two family dwelling or townhouse 300 m² (usable parcel area 200 m²)
Minimum lot width1/10th of the parcel perimeter
Maximum lot coverage35 percent
Maximum densityFloor space ratio 0.25
Maximum height10.7 metres (townhouse building)
Front setback6 m (fee simple and bare land strata lots)
Rear setback6 m, or 3 m where the rear lot abuts a golf course (fee simple and bare land strata lots)
Interior side setback3 m (fee simple and bare land strata lots)
Other rules
  • Strata lots with more than 2 buildings on one parcel: at least 6 m between buildings
  • Minimum gross floor area for a dwelling unit: 50 m²
  • Maximum bedrooms in a principal dwelling unit: 4
  • Auxiliary residential dwelling unit is prohibited

Source: Sun Peaks Resort Area Zoning Bylaw No. 1400 (consolidated, revised May 7, 2025), s. 16 (read 2026-11-08)

Rules in the bylaw's general sections (parking, fences, suites, home businesses) also apply, and a lot can have site-specific rules. The municipality's consolidation is for convenience only; it says to check with the municipality for current information. Section numbers below are the bylaw's Division numbers. Zone pages are taken from the bylaw text by a research agent and have not yet been reviewed by a person: confirm with the bylaw before you rely on them. How answers are checked.

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